October 30, 2017 - November 3, 2017

10/30/17 – 11/03/17

English Literature – Grade 8 (Periods 1, 6, 7)

Literature:

Monday (10/30): Review Day for Rotation 2 selections (poetry). As a class, we will review work done in the textbook on pages 54-65. Students may ask questions to clarify in preparation for the test tomorrow. Students may also check answers to the extra practice study items. The test is tomorrow on Pearson Realize. Students may use their book for the test.

Tuesday (10/31): Selection test on Pearson Realize on Poems: Hanging Fire/Translating Grandfather’s House. When finished with the test, students may begin working on the next selection in the textbook: Short Story – The Setting Sun and the Rolling World.

Wednesday (11/01): Small Group Learning: Day 1 (3^rd Rotation) – In small groups, students will work on the assigned tasks in the book that accompany the short story (p. 66 – 75). All tasks must be completed by the end of class on Nov. 7^th. Review day is on November 8^th and the test will be on Nov. 9^th.

Thursday (11/02): Small Group Learning: Day 2 (3^rd Rotation) - In small groups, students will work on the assigned tasks in the book that accompany the short story (p. 66 – 75). All tasks must be completed by the end of class on Nov. 7^th. Review day is on November 8^th and the test will be on Nov. 9^th.

Friday (11/03):  Small Group Learning: Day 3 (3^rd Rotation) - In small groups, students will work on the assigned tasks in the book that accompany the short story (p. 66 – 75). All tasks must be completed by the end of class on Nov. 7^th. Review day is on November 8^th and the test will be on Nov. 9^th.

10/30/17 – 11/03/17

English Composition – Grade 8 (Periods 3, 5, 8)

Composition:

Monday (10/30): Students will retake the quiz on figurative meanings and precise language/sensory language on study island. Students will then complete practice sessions on topics to prepare for the selection test on poetry, which they will take tomorrow.

Tuesday (10/31): Students will receive a note sheet on verb moods and discuss/review together. Students will then complete a group session on Study Island on verb moods as practice with this topic.

Wednesday (11/01): Students will receive a practice worksheet on concept vocabulary and word study for the words from the rotation 3 selection (short story). Students will complete the worksheet in class and we will check answers/discuss together. They will also receive a second practice sheet on the Greek Root –psych-. Students will work individually on the sheet as practice and we will check answers/discuss together as a class. Students will receive a note sheet on root words and affixes to assist with understanding this concept. Quiz Friday on root words and affixes on Study Island.

Thursday (11/02): Students will analyze point of view and theme in the short story that they read in the textbook. They will receive a practice worksheet on point of view and theme. We will review/discuss answers together as a class. Students will also receive/discuss notes on point of view and theme and practice these topics in Study Island. Quiz next week (Monday) on point of view and theme on Study Island.

Friday (11/03): Study Island WIN Time on electronic devices – Study Island: Students will take the quiz on Study Island on root words and affixes first. Then, students will work on individual lessons (track progress using charts) – conference with teacher.